on 9 October, 2025, peacefully in Ashburton Hospital after a short illness, surrounded by family, aged 84 years.  Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Mary; Kathleen and the late Rama; Deirdre and Mike; Sarah; Teresa and Phil and John; and Richeal and Michelle.  Loved Grandma of Te Aorere and Kohurangi; Oscar and Scarlett; Xavier; Xander, Jake, Alan, and Natasha; and Aidan. Loved by her late husbands, Kevin Murrow, Stan Green, and Martin de Jong. Much loved by her step-family, the de Jongs. Much loved by her sister Marilyn, brother-in-law, the late Tony, and their family.  Cherished aunt to her many nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and nephews. Messages to the de Jong family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Jan’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday 15 October, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Peacefully with her family at the Ashburton Hospital on 8^th October 2025, in her 88^th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Bernard, much loved mother and mother in law of Michael and Jan, Bernard and Yvonne, Richard and Louise, David and Arlene.  Adored grandma of her 12 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Rest in Peace.    In lieu of flowers donations to the NZ Kidney Foundation would be gratefully appreciated and may be left at the service.  Messages to 29 Pages Road Ashburton 7700.  A Requiem Mass to celebrate Shirley’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street Ashburton on Saturday 11^th October commencing at 10.30am, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

 Sadly passed away at Taurangi Home on October 5, 2025. Much loved wife of David. Devoted mother of Stavy (dec),  and Taylor. Sister of Graham (dec),  and Theresa Boyd. Messages to the Gallagher family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. According to Gwen’s wishes a private cremation has been held. A special service for Gwen will be held in Kaikoura at a later date.

On Monday October 6, 2025 in her 87^th year. Cherished wife of the late Norman. Loving mother and mother in law to Jackie and Graham, David and Debbie, Greg (dec) and Lee. Loved by all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. A very special thank you to the staff in Ward one at Ashburton Hospital. Messages to the Ellis family, 6 Nursery Drive, Tinwald 7700.  At Betty’s request a private cremation has been held.

Passed away on Thursday October 2^nd 2025, in her 92^nd year at Ashburton.  Loved wife of the late Ralph Dickson.  Loved mother and mother in law of Karen and David Jones. Grandmother of Aaron and Vicky, and Blair and Rachel.  Great-grandmother of Zoe, and Millie.  Special friend of Paul (Pup) Chamberlain.  Sister and sister in law of Heather (dec) and Maurie Haile (dec), Stan and Gail (dec) Palmer, Brian and Averill Palmer, Trevor and Joyce (dec) Palmer, Sylvia (dec) and Tony (dec) Lowe, Robert and Linda Palmer, Gavin (dec) and Trix (dec) Dickson, Anna and Bill (dec) Ross, and  Marion (Dec), and Bill (dec) Russell.  Messages to the Jones family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  According to Joy’s wishes a private service has been held.

On October 2^nd, 2025, aged 73years.  Dearly loved husband of Brenda for 35 years.  Loved father of Lee, Megan, Amber, and Tim, grandfather and great-grandfather to their families. Loved brother and brother in law of the late Rhoda and Seremaia Raibe, the late Maree Hunt, Shirley Large, Marion and Peter Begley, the late Mark, and Elaine Hunt, and Peter Hunt (Aust). Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews.  Messages to John’s family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A special thank you to the staff at Tuarangi Home, for the care and dignity they showed John. Donations to Alzheimer’s New Zealand would be much appreciated. A Memorial service for John will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 264 Cameron Street, Ashburton on Friday October 10, commencing at 11.00am.

On October 6, 2025, peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by family. Loving wife of the late Bruce. Much loved mother of Lynda, Robert and Janine. Adored Narnie of Liam, Sean, Emma, Travis, Lucy, Alexi and Evie. Messages to the Taylor family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Memorial Celebration of Iris’s life will be held at the Ashburton MSA, 231 Burnett Street, Ashburton, on Friday, October 10, commencing at 2pm.

On October 7, 2025.  Peacefully passed away at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton after a short battle with cancer. Aged 81 years.  Dearly loved husband of Irene.  Much loved father and father in law of Nicola and Andy Smith, Michelle and Steven Pike, and Angela Paterson and Peter Jackson.  Treasured and respected Grandad of Alex, and Jackson; Kaden, and Abi; and Jade and Petra.  Loved brother and brother in law of Bron and the late Allan Brady, Alan and Mary, and the late Ian and Heather.  Messages to the Paterson family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society would be much appreciated and may be left at the service. A celebration of Bill’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday October 10, commencing at 10.00am, followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

surrounded by family at Ashburton Hospital, aged 72 years. Dearly loved husband of Audrey, Loved Dad and father in law of Debbie and John; and Craig. Adored Grandad of James, Hamish, Hayley, and Ben. Loved brother, brother in law, uncle and treasured friend to many. He will be dearly missed. Messages to the Little Family PO Box 472, Ashburton, 7740. A farewell gathering for Neville will be held at Panther’s Rock Country Pub, 2006 Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road, Mayfield, on Wednesday October 8 commencing at 2:30pm. At Neville’s request a private cremation has taken place.

He faced his illness the way he faced the open road — with grit, determination, and courage mile after mile, with the steady hand of a true trucker.

on Sunday October 5, 2025. After completing 90 well lived years.  Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital.  Dearly loved husband of the late Evelyn.  Much loved father and father in law of Bruce and Jasmin, Helen and Graeme Howden, and Neroli and Stuart Cross.  Special Grandad of Seth; Angus, and Lisa; and Gregory.  Very special companion of the late Rona Hayward, and friend of her family.  Messages to the Donaldson family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A celebration of Gilbert’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Thursday October 9, commencing at 1.00pm, followed by a private interment.